Raw Materials Supply Planner Temporary at ARC'TERYX

Department: Raw Materials

Reports to: Manager, Raw Materials Supply Planning

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As a Raw Materials Supply Planner, you will play a key role in the supply planning of raw materials in the production of finished goods. Your responsibilities will encompass negotiating and strategizing supplier capacity and material prices, forecasting for production, and generating reports for KPI monitoring. Working with a portfolio of manufacturers, you will ensure their production forecasts align optimally with our finished goods supplier base. Internally, collaboration with Raw Materials Sourcing, Development, Quality, Finished Goods Supply Planning, and Global Planning teams will be essential to meet supply and delivery targets. You will also support key projects and initiatives, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the raw material commercialization and Sales and Operations Planning processes.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Please note this position goes until 7/7/2025, with possibility of extension.

Meet your future team:

We are a highly dynamic and collaborative team of Raw Materials Supply Planners, each responsible for managing a portfolio of overseas manufacturers. The team collaborates closely on departmental deadlines and engages in process-improvement projects. We align our individual portfolio work to present as a cohesive team in planning, monitoring production, and resolving supply issues. Each Raw Materials Supply Planner maintains excellent knowledge of the unique manufacturing constraints of their portfolio. They act as subject-matter experts in their material categories, providing valuable insights to both cross-functional teams and management.

• Staying abreast with economic and political events insofar they affect your manufacturer portfolio and developing an excellent understanding of the supply chain for the raw materials you plan
• Monitoring the raw material development process to determine if commercialization timelines can be met
• Managing relationships with manufacturers with a sense of urgency in a professional and courteous manner. Ensuring optimal supplier performance (growth, on-time delivery, communication, and flexibility) with a focus on long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships
• Working with the Raw Material Sourcing team to negotiate, set and ensure compliance on purchasing terms and pricing conditions based on forecast volume and market changes
• Directing a rolling raw material forecast schedule and any exceptional cross-functional decisions and/or commitments related to supplier MOQ, MCQ, and Lead Times
• Tracking Supplier Order Confirmation Performance, Supplier Delivery Performance, and Supplier Lead Time Performance. Analyzing the root cause of issues and recommending improvements
• Accounting for excess raw materials at season-end, providing accurate financial projections and settling invoices with due diligence
• Conducting quarterly to seasonal manufacturer performance reviews, providing feedback to suppliers and Sourcing teams for improvement
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

• Collaborating with the Raw Material Sourcing team to develop long-term raw material category capacity plans at new and existing overseas contract manufacturers
• Engaging in the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process to report portfolio key performance indicators and to communicate supply opportunities or risks
• Contributing to the optimization of the I2C (Idea to Consumer) process, working closely with cross-functional partners to support improvement and deadline discipline
• Seeking process efficiencies, cost savings and sustainability best practices for the brand, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners

• You have 2+ years' experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing or an equivalent Supply Chain position, preferably in the apparel or consumer goods industry
• You hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain and/or APICS certification
• You have knowledge of sourcing practices, vendor management, supply chain management, inventory management, global distribution network planning and project management practices
• You are a proficient user of Excel and have ERP experience (in SAP is a plus)
• You have excellent English written and spoken communication skills
• You have advanced analytical skills, understanding possible operational and financial impacts
• You have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and exceptional multitasking skills
• You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a people-facing role
• You are not deterred by ambiguity and frequent changes in the world of supply chain
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with competing priorities
• You can balance autonomy and collaboration
• You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to fair and respectful business practices
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for the outdoors and environment

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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